Virginia Chris Simmons

National American Association of Nurse Anesthetists · August 17, 2019 Didactic Instructor of the Year Award Purpose The Didactic Instructor of the Year Award, established in 1991, is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the education of student nurse anesthetists in the classroom. This Award recognizes the commitment of individuals to the profession of nurse anesthesia and to the advancement of educational standards that further the art and science of anesthesiology and result in high quality patient care. Award The Award is inscribed with the recipient’s name and the year of presentation. The recipient’s name is also added to a plaque bearing the names of previous recipients, which is displayed in the AANA Executive Office. The Award is presented during the AANA Annual Meeting. Eligibility The nominee may be a CRNA or non-CRNA, who has been active in the educational process of student nurse anesthetists in the classroom during the most recent year ending August 31. The nominee may be living or deceased. The individual must: •Have made significant contributions to the profession of nurse anesthesia. •Be recognized as an outstanding educator. •Have served as a mentor for faculty and nurse anesthesia students. •Be recognized as a professional role model. •Have participated in professional activities related to a nurse anesthesia program (e.g., committees) •Have actively supported CRNAs More about this award

Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program Faculty of the Year Award

Department Class of 2018 · August 18, 2018 More about this award

Top 50 at Fifty Alumni Award

University Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama · May 5, 2017 Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) was established on September 8, 1967 by Act 403 of the Alabama Legislature. In recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of this momentous occasion, Auburn Montgomery recognized its Top 50 alumni during its first fifty years at a special ceremony on May 5, 2017. Dr. Carl A. Stockton, Chancellor, commented that “each honoree has truly earned this distinction.” The Top 50 alumni were chosen by a committee of AUM administrators, faculty and staff by having distinguished themselves in their personal as well as professional life and because of their interest in and involvement with AUM. The Top 50 at Fifty includes educators, business people, public servants, military leaders and artists among the multitude of vital careers prepared for at Auburn Montgomery. These exceptional men and women who have passed through Auburn Montgomery’s doors have both contributed to and amplified the university’s success. As Auburn Montgomery alumni, these honorees have demonstrated the values and ideals that make AUM such an outstanding university. Auburn Montgomery is proud to have these alums representing the university as its Top 50 at Fifty. More about this award

2016-2017 Distinguished Alumni

University Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama · July 27, 2016